'Change is what Michigan has to be about,' MEDC chief says

Change is the key word in this historic election year. And change is all around us. From shifting industries here in Detroit, to forging a new economy in the region, to new mayors and presidents and energies - change is everywhere. Michigan needs to adopt this attitude of change, too, if it wants to grow and shed its old skin, says MEDC Chief James Epolito.

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"We definitely have to change the way we think about ourselves," James Epolito, CEO and president of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., told an audience who had gathered in Warren to attend the Michigan Economic Solutions Summit. "Change is what Michigan has to be about."

When it comes to regaining confidence, Epolito lauded the state's film industry incentives, which are expected to lead to the production of 67 movies in Michigan this year.

"It's bringing a lot of pride back," he said. "Our biggest problem is that people just don't know us.

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